Analysis
NRL 2024
Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip
“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However, the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Latest
‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter
This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play in the NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely State of Origin debut.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Bradman Best gave us a bit of a bath’: Knights centre finally gives Michael Maguire some good news
The Knights centre terrorised the Tigers defence to inspire his side to a 20-14 triumph in Tamworth.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Chris Nicholson
No end date for Bennett as Souths prepare to trumpet homecoming during Magic Round
There was an end date placed on Wayne Bennett’s first stint at South Sydney. That won’t be the case for his expected return.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cleary set to miss eight weeks after scans confirm grade two hamstring tear
Given this is Nathan Cleary’s second injury to the same hamstring in as many months, and third such injury in a little more than a year, Penrith are open to exploring options abroad.
- by Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Devastating for him’: Trbojevic to be sidelined for seven weeks
Tom Trbojevic is poised to be ruled out of the entire State of Origin series following scan results on his troublesome hamstrings.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
Around the clubs
Fifita arrival could make it tougher to retain Crichton, says Robinson
The Sydney Roosters coach concedes the signature of David Fifita will make it more difficult to retain form forward Angus Crichton.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Fifita signs with Sydney Roosters, turns down Panthers
The Roosters have pulled off a major signing coup, beating Penrith to the services of David Fifita on a deal worth $3.3m over four years.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
‘It took 10 years to become an overnight success’: How Penrith built the ultimate footy factory
The Panthers spend $3 million every year to nurture junior talent. The result is a production line of superstars, although the premiers can’t keep them all.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Bad talk, take a walk: NRL warns clubs over ref abuse
Referees won’t tolerate players pushing the envelope in round 10 after the ugly scenes that marred the spiteful Tigers-Bulldogs encounter.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
NRL 2024
Panthers or Roosters? Why David Fifita is weighing up Titanic decision
As the deadline for a decision looms, we weigh up the best option for the NRL’s most in-demand man, David Fifita.
- by Adrian Proszenko